Leica Biosystems SM2010 R - Manual (Page 33)

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The instrument is basically maintenance-free.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument over a long period of time,
the following is recommended by Leica:
• Thoroughly clean the instrument on a daily basis.
• From time to time, oil the object cylinder (see
Fig. 4 , Page 9 ), blade/knife
holder and the specimen clamps (e.g. after cleaning in the heating oven
or with solvents) using oil no. 405.
• Have the instrument checked at least 1 x year by a qualified service
technician authorized by Leica.
The intervals depend on how heavily the instrument is used.
• Enter into a service contract at the latest at the end of the warranty period.
For more information, please contact your local Leica technical service
center.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
6.2 Maintenance instructions
Clean the instrument and outer surfaces
• If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces can be cleaned with a mild,
commercial household cleaner or soapy water and then wiped with a
moist cloth.
• To remove paraffin residue, xylene substitutes, e.g. Roth Histol (Roth,
Karlsruhe), Tissue Clear (Medite), Histo Solve (Shandon), paraffin oil or
paraffin removers, e.g. Paragard (Polysciences) can be used.
• For treating varnished surfaces, a commercially available varnish
cleanser is recommended.
• The instrument must be completely dry before it can be used again.
• Anodized parts (e.g. the specimen clamps) can also be cleaned with
solvents.
Only authorized, qualified Leica service personnel may access the
internal components of the instrument for service and repair!